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xipho·su·rus po·lyphe·mus

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  1. horseshoe crab, king crab, Limulus polyphemus, Xiphosurus polyphemusnoun

    large marine arthropod of the Atlantic coast of North America having a domed carapace that is shaped like a horseshoe and a stiff pointed tail; a living fossil related to the wood louse

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  1. xiphosurus polyphemus

    Xiphosurus polyphemus, also known as the Atlantic horseshoe crab, is a marine chelicerate arthropod. Despite its name, it's more closely related to spiders and scorpions than crabs. Known for their hard carapace and long, pointed tail, these creatures are found on the Atlantic coasts of North America and the Gulf of Mexico. They play a vital role in the ecosystem and in biomedical research due to their unique blue blood, which is used to test for bacterial contamination in medical equipment and vaccines.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of xiphosurus polyphemus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of xiphosurus polyphemus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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